Indholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2017 i Caribbean Living

Yeah man, This is such an exciting time for us. We are halfway through the year in which we celebrate our tenth anniversary. What a ride it has been and how thankful we are to have you with us. Many of you have been for all ten years and some of you are just joining us on this journey of travel and exploration of the best of the Caribbean. Welcome to each one of you; welcome to the Caribbean Living way of traveling…beyond the beach. In this issue, Danielle and Andrew take you to Jamaica and Barbados and share their time at a few great hotels with us. They get out and about and give us a taste of both destinations as only they can. Catch them by a waterfall,…

Mexico Exotic beach bungalows nestled in a landmark known for its rich flora and fauna an eco-conscious resort is just the latest complement to the Sian Ka’an biosphere, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Caribbean coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Head south of Tulum to find the private and exclusive KanXuk Blue Maya Resort Located on the Sian Ka’an Biosphere coastline in Quintana Roo, Mexico. The views of the crystal-clear Caribbean waters and white sands are spectacular, and just on the other side is the famous San Juan Lagoon Jungle. Both villas and bungalows offer either vista. Want to stay in? Well, there’s plenty to do there too, offering something unique for a resort in this area. Pop a snack into the in-room microwave, relax and tune into a…

*Xocolatherapies at Rosas & Xocolate utilize 100% pure cacao. *For the kids visiting the spa, the “Ritual Rain of Roses” is a delicate” knees to feet” massage with oils and roses while enjoying a chocolate ice cream. Sounds delicious! THE SPA UNCOMMON That smell would be chocolate, well, Roses and chocolate to be exact with the translation. The boutique hotel and spa Rosas & Xocolate embodies this concept to a tee. This seemed like, once we heard the name, a no-brainer. Why hadn’t other popular spas been called this before? These two things are commonly thought of as the stereotypical girl’s best friends. The hotel and spa are a result of passion and a dedicated effort by a collective of artisans and craftsmen who brought it to life. Even the…

ANDREW INNERARITY Director of Photography It’s all about triggering emotion via imagery. When I convey the very essence of a situation with a single photograph, then I am complete, because the viewer understands more than the moment, they know the situation. JEFF SOBEL Contributor For me the Caribbean is a lifestyle, best enjoyed with a drink in one hand and a good book in the other. SERGIO OLIVARES Creative Direction CREATIVE DIRECTOR I'm my best on this island. My flight left last night, but I know I'm not going back home. AVA ROSALES Features Editor You can take the girl out of the island, but you can’t take the island out of the girl. JORDAN SIMON Contributor Closing the bar down with the Lupis and co. over rhum vieux or…

In the Time of the Butterflies follows four young women as we observe how they deal with the everyday difficulties of growing up set against the backdrop of the Trujillo dictatorship in 1940s Dominican Republic.Shifting the perspective between the four Mirabal sisters, Alvarez etches deeper insight into each of these very different girls from one chapter to the next. While Patria, Dede, Minerva and Maria Theresa all provide unique voices that range from the timid to the revolutionary bold, they all share the same strength that binds them as they march through their own personal difficulties and joint struggles as a whole. The stories of each girl intertwines with one another, while also jumping ahead to the 1990s where Dede acts as the family historian, sitting down with an interviewer…

Belize is renowned for its tropical rainforest, and the San Ignacio Resort Hotel in San Ignacio, Belize, has commemorated its 40th birthday with renovations that exude world-class, luxurious accommodations cradled in the bosom of the unspoiled jungle. With only 26 intimate rooms on property, there’s not only opportunity to become familiar with your fellow travelers, but also to be privately swept away in the serenity afforded by this boutique oasis. Awaking each morning to the delightfully melodious cacophony of sounds emanating from the natural landscape is gloriously invigorating, especially when enjoyed from your comfy and quite lavish suite. Commendations to the designer for manipulating the indoor spaces to complement the surrounding environ. Taking advantage of hand-crafted Belizean hardwood and sustainable mahogany punctuated by white fabrics and room decor, enhances the…

Some years ago at Cap Juluca, then-G.M. Guish Guishard capped a delightful dinner with some pre-Castro Montecristo No. 2s and a bottle of 1952 Rhum Clément. The slightly shriveled stogies had aged surprisingly well, but the rum… ah, the rum was still youthful, vigorous, and utterly sublime. The elixir commingled on the palate with the savory tobacco, channeling both Hemingway and a Caribbean long vanished in the smoke of time. It was, pardon the pun, a spiritual experience. Though it originated 3,000 years ago in China, Egypt, and India, rum is virtually synonymous with Caribbean history. Columbus planted sugarcane (indigenous to Papua New Guinea) on his second West Indies voyage in 1493; the distilled product was first labeled kill-devil and served to plantation slaves to alleviate their squalid existence. As…

This is the time of year when temperatures rise, adding to that, there are regattas, independence and emancipation festivals that are bound to sizzle, and generate their own heat. No worries though, you can always count on the sea breeze or the winds that meander down the lush and verdant green mountainside to keep things cool. Catch some shade beneath the tropical foliage or a coconut frond, and appreciate a cool slice of the fruit of the season – mango. Sip on delectable tropical concoctions or simply slip into the cool, clear waters. There’s no better time to indulge in the food and frivolity of the Caribbean than during summertime, where feeling “hot, hot, hot” is a welcome vibe. JULY Take the opportunity to learn more than you ever wanted…

Walking off the plane at Barbados’ Grantley Adams International Airport, the scents of ocean and sweet frangipani waft through the tropical afternoon air. Dwayne of Platinum Services, holding a sign calling my name, welcomes me to the front of what is essentially a VIP counter and whisks me through immigration and customs in about five minutes. I don’t know it yet but I am going to be the rare American here as the UK and Canada make up the bulk of tourists, with direct flights from London Gatwick, they’re at eight hours travel time and six time zones away, while I’m only four from Miami and don’t have to adjust my watch. Curbside, I’m introduced to Karon, who steps from the Mercedes sedan, bottled water and cool scented towelettes in…